Certified Nursing Assistant

Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Kendallville (IN); On-site; USD 34,385,000 - 45,847,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeland Rehab and Healthcare Center in Kendallville, IN is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide direct resident care, assist with activities of daily living, and safeguard residents' health, welfare and safety.

You will help with meals and hydration, personal hygiene, mobility, vital signs, documentation, and reporting observations to the nursing team; you will protect privacy under HIPAA and comply with JCAHO/state rules.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with the laws of the state of practice.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Long term care experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with serving meals and feeding; provide fresh water and nourishment between meals.
• Assist in personal hygiene (bedpans, baths, showers) and with mobility and positioning.
• Monitor vital signs and weight; record intake and output information.
• Document actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
• Protect privacy and dignity; comply with HIPAA and related laws.
• Follow professional standards and facility policies; participate in education and licensure updates.

Skills

CNA certification

English language proficiency

CPR certification

18+ age requirement

Long-term care experience

Job description

SUMMARY

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for providing resident care and support in all activities of daily living and ensures the health, welfare and safety of all residents.

Lakeland Rehab and Healthcare Center

provides a warm and secure environment to work in. We believe that our staff is there not only to improve the lives of our residents but also to improve their own lives! Make tomorrow brighter by working as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) atLakeland Rehab and Healthcare Centertoday!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide assistance with serving meals and feeding; providing fresh water and nourishment between meals.
• Provide assistance in personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves; assisting with travel to the bathroom; helping with showers and baths.
• Provide assistance in ambulating, turning, and positioning residents.
• Maintain resident stability by checking vital signs and weight; recording intake and output information.
• Provide for resident comfort by utilizing resources and materials; answering call lights and requests; reporting observations of the residents to the nursing supervisor.
• Document actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
• Protect privacy and dignity by keeping patient information confidential; comply with HIPAA guidelines and related laws.
• Adhere to professional standards, company policies and procedures, and all federal, state, and local requirements, including JCAHO standards, when applicable.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; participating in professional organizations; and maintaining licensure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with the laws of the state of practice.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Long term care experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required to sit, stand, bend and walk regularly; lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Visual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.